Transgender awareness training course launched
Mental health provider BMR had recently launched transgender awareness training hosted by Katie Neeves
Workshops have been divided into three categories to accommodate different needs of clients.
The three hour trans awareness session would suit for small groups of no more than 15 people. The session provides in depth information about all things trans and it equips participants with the knowledge to understand trans people and the vocabulary necessary to prevent them from inadvertently offending trans people.
A one and hour 'lunch and learn ' session titled 'What 's it like to be transgender? And how can I support those who are? ' will use powerful storytelling elements and gives the audience a very real appreciation for what life is like for trans people and practical tips for being an ally.
There is also a short one hour workshop themed 'Preventing Trans Discrimination at Work '
This workshop gives a very real appreciation of what it 's like to be trans and the participants will leave with actionable ideas for preventing trans discrimination in their workplace.
It can be performed to any size of audience, but a maximum number of 20 people is recommended.
The host, Katie has been a professional photographer and filmmaker for 35 years, but she came out publicly as being transgender after living for 48 years as a man. Katie supports and inspires other trans people and also educates others on trans issues.
She uses humour to deliver trans awareness training in an entertaining way.
Katie appears regularly in the media and she 's on both ITV's and the BBC's lists of experts. She was awarded the Fellowship of the Royal Society for Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce in 2021.
Joanne Clifton, Legal Counsel of Aviva participated in the event and said: "Katie has been a joy to work with for our session at Aviva. Katie talked to us about her own transition along with tips on good allyship. The session was well received, and we had lots of good questions and feedback. Katie 's sessions are filled with lovely humour making the audience feel at ease. I would love Aviva to work with Katie again and I can 't recommend her sessions highly enough."
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